For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,156 students in Washougal, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Washougal, WA are Columbia River Gorge Elementary School, Cape Horn Skye Elementary School and Hathaway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washougal, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Washougal have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washougal, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35300 Se Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3900
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Cape Horn Skye Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9731 Washougal River Rd
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3600
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Hathaway Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
630 24th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3800
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Gause Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 34th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3700
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Washougal Special Services
Special Education School
4855 Evergreen Way
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3020
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3020
Gr: PK | 36 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Washougal, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excelsior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1401 39th Street
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3300
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washougal, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washougal, WA include Columbia River Gorge Elementary School, Cape Horn Skye Elementary School and Hathaway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washougal?
5 public preschools are located in Washougal.
What is the racial composition of students in Washougal?
Washougal public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Washougal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Washougal include: Columbia River Gorge Elementary School vs. Hathaway Elementary School, Hathaway Elementary School vs. Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
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